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Launched Q&A site for people who build and repair bicycles, people who train cycling, or commute on bicycles.

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Should we avoid "etc." in audience descriptions? – Roger Pate Jun 2 '10 at 19:03
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What about people that "race" bicycles? – mxmissile Jun 10 '10 at 15:28
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Only one more follower and 65 more votes needed to get this into the commitment phase folks! If you haven't voted, please vote! If you have voted, please review your votes and see if there are better examples to vote on now! – Adam Davis Jun 18 '10 at 5:06
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103 Example Questions (13 closed)

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Post pictures of your current bike. [cw]
added by Gelatin Jun 22 '10 at 22:10
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1) Not a question 2) Not helpful to most people – lecrank Jun 23 '10 at 0:10
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How does changing the stem length affect my bikes handling?
added by davefiddes Jun 22 '10 at 19:43
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What is the secret to the bunny hop ?
added by Jean-Marc Liotier Jun 22 '10 at 16:57
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What is the method for changing an inner tube with no tools ?
added by Jean-Marc Liotier Jun 22 '10 at 16:57
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For commuting and the occasional tour, is a Rohloff gearhub worth the extra cost over a Shimano Nexus ?
added by Jean-Marc Liotier Jun 22 '10 at 16:54
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Are exotic handlebars or horny bar-ends really less tiring for touring, or is it enough to change position regularly on a regular straight handlebar ?
added by Jean-Marc Liotier Jun 22 '10 at 16:52
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Is a suspension fork necessary for touring on dirt pistes ?
added by Jean-Marc Liotier Jun 22 '10 at 16:46
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What's your favorite movie about bicycling?
added by flicken Jun 22 '10 at 16:35
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What would be a good brand to go with when replacing a warped chainwheel?
added by emptyset Jun 22 '10 at 16:17
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What are the advantages of smooth (non-threaded) presta valve stems?
added by William Gross Jun 22 '10 at 15:52
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What are the [federation] regulations regarding [piece of equipment]?
added by Colonel Sponsz Jun 22 '10 at 13:51
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My wife has Cerebral Palsy (CP) so can't balance on a normal bike, what are the options so she can go cycling with me?
added by Ian Jun 21 '10 at 14:53
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Did you mean "can't balance on a normal bike"? – Dusty Campbell Jun 21 '10 at 16:51
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Who is going to win the Tour de France? [closed]
added by Daniel Fortunov Jun 21 '10 at 19:30
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closed as off topic by Colonel Sponsz, gbc, emptyset, HoLyVieR, flicken Jun 22 '10 at 16:45

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

Subjective and argumentative so technically off topic but it's going to get asked and it will get a lot of activity. – Colonel Sponsz Jun 22 '10 at 13:58
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Why do people who seldom ride own such expensive nice bikes? [closed]
added by Daniel Fortunov Jun 21 '10 at 19:28
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closed as off topic by Tadeusz A. Kadłubowski, emptyset, Jean-Marc Liotier, flicken, sixtyfootersdude Jun 22 '10 at 21:07

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

Value judgment. – Tadeusz A. Kadłubowski Jun 21 '10 at 19:32
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What are the considerations in choosing between a Carbon Fibre, Aluminium, or Titanium frame for a road racing bicycle?
added by Daniel Fortunov Jun 21 '10 at 19:20
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How do I replace the middle chainring on my Suntour triple chainset -- the middle chainring and granny chainring are riveted together!
added by Daniel Fortunov Jun 21 '10 at 19:19
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How do I check if my chainring is worn enough to require replacement?
added by Daniel Fortunov Jun 21 '10 at 19:18
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Are there any recumbent tricycles that can be transported with a normal car?
added by Ian Jun 21 '10 at 14:56
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why is this "off-topic"? – Ian Jun 22 '10 at 8:51
I think that this is on topic, however I don't have any votes left. – sixtyfootersdude Jun 22 '10 at 21:08
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As recumbent are low to the ground and hard to see, how to you use one safely on a normal road?
added by Ian Jun 21 '10 at 14:56
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I am specifically voting for this so that it can be established that recumbent bikes should be included in the site. – sixtyfootersdude Jun 22 '10 at 21:10
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Are there any folding adult tricycles on the market in the UK?
added by Ian Jun 21 '10 at 14:54
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What is the best technique to drive over an obstacle such as a tree trunk?
added by stefanglase Jun 20 '10 at 10:04
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Which App is suited best to use my iPhone for GPS navigation?
added by stefanglase Jun 20 '10 at 10:03
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Only tangentially related to cycling and subjective. Would be better on a different site (maybe a GPS or Apple related stack exchange). – noah Jun 22 '10 at 16:39
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What is the must-have-equipment that I should always have with me on a biking trip regardless of its length?
added by stefanglase Jun 20 '10 at 10:03
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Buying a new bike how can I make sure the frame size fits to my body height?
added by stefanglase Jun 20 '10 at 10:02
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What's a good way to listen to music and remain alert during a recreational bike ride?
added by Robbie Jun 19 '10 at 15:32
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To increase height how should the seat be positioned?
added by Binoj Antony Jun 19 '10 at 13:58
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Unclear: Increase the height of what? – Daniel Fortunov Jun 21 '10 at 19:24
Agree... this question is ill-defined. – lecrank Jun 23 '10 at 0:13
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What age should kids be allowed to ride a bicycle from tricycle?
added by Binoj Antony Jun 19 '10 at 13:57
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This is a parenting question, not a bike question, and is too subjective too have a "correct" answer. – noah Jun 22 '10 at 16:29
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Is it true that riding a bicycle regularly reduces sperm count?
added by Binoj Antony Jun 19 '10 at 13:56
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This is the closest thing to the stackoverflow.com "boat programming" question. Probably not the best example. – Dusty Campbell Jun 21 '10 at 16:48
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Straightening a bicycle wheel is a kind of art. What are the most important things to keep in mind?
added by tequilatango Jun 19 '10 at 10:19
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My front hydraulic disk brake keeps dragging, how can I fix this
added by nkassis Jun 19 '10 at 5:01
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What should a new biker, planning on commuting, look for in a first bike?
added by Dan G Jun 18 '10 at 21:30
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What is the best way to reach [place] from [an other place] in bicycle ? [closed]
added by HoLyVieR Jun 18 '10 at 17:57
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closed as off topic by Gelatin, Trey Jackson, Don Kirkby, geoffc, Dusty Campbell Jun 21 '10 at 16:50

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

What of the two palces were on different cycle tails, that are hard to link? – Ian Jun 21 '10 at 14:59
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My rear derailleur is spontaneously changing gears, how do I fix this?
added by Trey Jackson Jun 3 '10 at 4:29
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Isn't it SUPPOSED to change gears? – Tim Jun 8 '10 at 18:01
Maybe Trey meant "changing gear spontaneously"? – Master Of Disaster Jun 9 '10 at 0:27
Yes, that's one of those questions that would need a edit to be clear – rmontagud Jun 10 '10 at 10:20
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Until its corrected wouldn't class this as a great example – philba888 Jun 15 '10 at 23:44
Hee hee, updated the question. – Trey Jackson Jun 18 '10 at 15:20
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Are there handlebar mounted speakers I can get for my touring bike?
added by gnarf Jun 18 '10 at 5:30
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How can I attach my G1 to my handlebars?
added by gnarf Jun 18 '10 at 5:29
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What is a G1? Can you re-phrase the question to make it more obvious? – Daniel Fortunov Jun 21 '10 at 19:12
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Should I ride with or against traffic when riding on the road?
added by gnarf Jun 18 '10 at 5:17
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Two things I don't like about this question: 1) I have a hard time believing that the question is asking "Should I ride against traffic in a lane used by cars going the opposite direction?" I think common sense would dictate that trying to take a car head on is a good way to die. 2) Assuming that it's a variation on that question involving a sidewalk, a road with a shoulder, or something like that: it doesn't specify a locale. Laws about riding on the shoulder, sidewalk, etc. vary. – noah Jun 22 '10 at 16:37
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What Andriod apps are recommended for tracking my cycling / gps?
added by gnarf Jun 18 '10 at 5:15
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Are Kevlar Tires worth the extra money?
added by gnarf Jun 18 '10 at 5:07
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What's the best food to eat before a triathlon?
added by Pete Hodgson Jun 18 '10 at 0:13
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Are 29" MTBs better?
added by Pete Hodgson Jun 18 '10 at 0:12
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Better than what? – David HAust Jun 18 '10 at 4:08
way to subjective. – nkassis Jun 19 '10 at 17:48
Bad question. Firstly, better doesn't tell me anything. e.g., Better for your back? 29" is probably no good if you're 5 feet tall, but may be right if you're 6'5". A much better question is below: "Buying a new bike how can I make sure the frame size fits to my body height?" – noah Jun 22 '10 at 16:24
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